The Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund is a collaborative initiative between Sport New Zealand and the Buller District Council. It aims to support junior sports development in rural communities by providing financial assistance to subsidise travel expenses.

For the upcoming year, applications close on 24 August 2024 and 22 February 2025. A total of $9,100 will be distributed through the two funding rounds.

 This fund is budgeted annually in the Council's Annual Plan and is contestable. Funding is not available for individuals or commercial activities, and each applicant can receive funding only once per financial year (1 July—30 June). Due to high demand, not all applications can be funded.